In the third act of this opera, characters watch a ballet in which people dressed as Spanish gypsies sing about a matador named Piquillo. The male lead in this opera confesses his love for the female lead in the duet "Un di f
In the third act of this opera, characters watch a ballet in which people dressed as Spanish gypsies sing about a matador named Piquillo. The male lead in this opera confesses his love for the female lead in the duet "Un di felice eterea," although he later humiliates her by throwing his gambling winnings at her feet. The first act of this opera ends with the title character singing "Sempre libera," and is set at a party whose guests sing "Libiamo, libiamo, ne' lieti calici," this opera's brindisi, or drinking song. Germont convinces this opera's title character to return to Paris and abandon her lover Alfredo, causing her to die of tuberculosis. For 10 points, name this Verdi opera about Violetta, the title courtesan.
In the third act of this opera, characters watch a ballet in which people dressed as Spanish gypsies sing about a matador named Piquillo.
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